fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Monday, January 25, 2016.
Beloved husband of Laurie Close (nee West); loving father of Erin (Matthew Wilson) Close and Jaclyn Close; dear grandfather of Brendan Kelley and Kelton Close; dear son of Nancy Close and Darrell Close; dear brother of Steven and Brad (Gail) Close and Gena (Rick) Young; dear nephew, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.
Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL, 10151 Gravois on Tuesday, February 2, 9:15 a.m. to St. Anthony Catholic Church (High Ridge) for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (www.pancan.org) or St. Luke’s Hospital Faith Fund (Attn: Office of Development, 232 S. Woods Mill Road, POB 9501, Chesterfield, MO 63006-9982) appreciated. Visitation Monday 4-9 p.m.